Cold Flow Graph BG-1000

has the best distribution characteristics of any of

the major high void ceramics tested.

Ceramic Bed Guards

An Extensive Collection of
High Void Ceramics
for

Cold flow tests measure the lateral distribution and the resulting flow
through that area. This is acheived by injecting a fluid, at a steady
flow, through a single source at the top of a bed of the material and
measuring the outflow through 253 openings at the bottom of the bed.

CRYSTAPHASE PRODUCTS, INC.

16945 Northchase Drive
Suite 1610
Houston, TX 77060
Phone: 281-874-2110
Fax: 281-875-7677

Crystaphase.com
2004, Crystaphase Products, Inc.

Publication date: July, 2010

Top Bed Applications

What Our Customers

Are Saying:

Ceramic Bed Guards

can be incorporated into classical graded bed solutions

We have achieved the longest run

life in our lube oil units history. We
have also been able to increase feed
rates by 15% and still have seen
no pressure drop increase after 24
months. Previous runs were typically only 810 months using ring
grading systems and feed rate reductions.
Lube Oil Process Engineer
Major Gulf Coast Refinery

Bed Guards

BG-1000

BG-2000

BG-3000

BG-4000

Ceramic Bed Guards (high void ceramics) have been used for over 20 years
to both help eliminate pressure drop
problems and provide better feedstock
distribution in top bed applications

Since its introduction in 1998, over

30,000 ft3 of BG-1000 has been used,
making it the second most widely used
bed guard in the industry

BG-2000 has proven very popular due

to its combination of elliptical and
trisoidal openings

BG-3000 combines both circular and

elliptical openings with external fluting

BG-4000 is a classically shaped

material that has been improved by the
use of trisoidsal openings rather than
triangular openings

Ceramic Bed Guards are used in

liquid, vapor phase and mixed phase
applications
They are successful in trapping large
particulate

All products manufactured in the

United States

Custom sizes available upon request

Typical
Product
Specifications

Cold flow tests show that BG-1000

has the most effective fluid lateral
distribution of any material on the
market. The lateral distribution
properties are the most important
aspect in improving performance
Over 400 successful commercial
installations worldwide

Over 40 successful commercial

installations
Successful applications from the top
to the bottom of the barrel
Ability to shut down for catalyst
activity, not pressure drop

Unique design incorporating a

combination of elliptical, round and
fluted ring elements
Higher density material ideal for
hold down and distribution applications

Good attrition resistance

One of the highest void space

materials on the market
Low initial pressure drop
Ability to shut down for catalyst
activity, not pressure drop

The elliptical openings provide a

unique flow pattern
Sizes Available 5/8 x 3/8, 5/8 x 3/4,
5/8" x 1 1/8"
Void Space......................................................~60%
Sock Density........................................ 57- 59 lbs/ft3
Elliptical Openings.................................................. 4
Trisoidal Openings.................................................. 0
Circular Openings.................................................... 1
External Flutes........................................................ 0
Composition...................................................... Al/Si

Sizes Available.................. 3/4" x 3/8", 3/4" x 3/4",

3/4 x 1 1/8
Void Space......................................................~60%
Sock Density........................................ 57- 59 lbs/ft3
Elliptical Openings.................................................. 2
Trisoidal Openings.................................................. 2
Circular Openings.................................................... 4
External Flutes........................................................ 0
Composition...................................................... Al/Si

Sizes Available................. 3/4" x 3/8", 3/4" x 3/4",

3/4 x 1 1/8
Void Space......................................................~60%
Sock Density........................................ 58-62 lbs/ft3
Elliptical Openings.................................................. 3
Trisoidal Openings.................................................. 0
Circular Openings.................................................... 1
External Flutes........................................................ 6
Composition...................................................... Al/Si

Sizes Available....................3/4" x 3/8", 3/4x 3/4,

3/4x 1 1/8
Void Space......................................................~62%
Sock Density..................................... 57- 59n lbs/ft3
Elliptical Openings.................................................. 0
Trisoidal Openings.................................................. 5
Circular Openings.................................................... 0
External Flutes........................................................ 0
Composition...................................................... Al/Si

When we order Ceramic Bed

Guards from Crystaphase, we are
able to order the exact quantity
and size we want in custom packaging. We avoid the expense of
buying extra material that often gets
misplaced or forgotten before being
used.
Naphtha Reformer Process Engineer
Major Gulf Coast Refinery

We have achieved the longest run

life in the unit history. We have also
been able to increase feed rates by
10% and still have seen no pressure
drop increase.
Process Engineer
Major West Coast Refiner

Crystaphases family of high void

ceramic Bed Guards gives the
refiner gains in both void fraction
and surface area when compared to
conventional spheres or Rasching
rings. This characteristic gives the
benefit of both lower pressure drop
and improved flow distribution.